AWS Certified Generative AI Developer Professional
AWS Certified Generative AI Developer Professional Professional
AIP-C01
A comprehensive resource guide for the AWS Generative AI Developer Professional exam.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | AIP-C01 |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Cost | $300 USD |
| Passing Score | 750 / 1000 |
| Questions | 75 (scored) |
| Recommended Experience | 2+ years AI/ML on AWS, strong GenAI knowledge |
| Official Page | AWS GenAI Developer Professional |
Last Updated
This guide was last updated on 3 April 2026.
tl;dr
- Read the Official Exam Guide first
- Get one video course:
- Most popular: Frank Kane & Stephane Maarek on Udemy
- Alternative: TutorialsDojo video course (also on LinkedIn Learning)
- Labs included: AWS Skill Builder AIP Learning Plan (paid)
- Do one set of quality practice exams — TutorialsDojo or Frank Kane on Udemy
- Review the GenAI Architecture Overviews on AWS Docs
- Take and pass the exam!
Exam Details
- Exam code: AIP-C01
- Official page: AWS Certified Generative AI Developer — Professional
- Exam guide: AIP-C01 Exam Guide (AWS Docs)
- Cost: $300 USD (plus applicable taxes)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Delivery: Test centre or online proctored
50% Exam Benefit
Anyone who has passed another AWS exam within the last 3 years can use the 50% exam benefit. See Vouchers & Discounts for more options.
Video Courses
Free
AWS Skill Builder — Domain Review Courses
These are revision-focused courses organised by domain. Pair them with a paid video course — they are not full courses on their own.
Note
There are currently no full free video courses available for this exam.
Paid
| Instructor / Provider | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Kane & Stephane Maarek | Frequently updated, exam-focused, recommended for most certification candidates. Best suited for preparing for the latest AWS certification exams. | Udemy Course |
| TutorialsDojo (TD) | Video course from an AWS Authorised Training Partner. Also available via LinkedIn Learning | tutorialsdojo.com |
| AWS Skill Builder — AIP Learning Plan | Official AWS learning plan including labs, practice materials, and digital badges. Pay for at least 1 month | Skill Builder |
Udemy Pricing
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Additional Material
AWS Well-Architected — Generative AI on AWS
- Architecture Overviews of GenAI Solutions on AWS
- Covers prompt engineering, RAG, agents, guardrails, and model selection patterns
Agentic AI Micro Credential
If you subscribe to Skill Builder, consider the Agentic AI Micro Credential — a hands-on, non-proctored assessment that covers many AIP curriculum areas and awards a digital badge.
AWS Skill Builder Microcredentials
Official AWS Skill Builder learning paths that include focused training, knowledge assessments, and digital badges. Useful for strengthening knowledge in specific AWS domains before or after certification preparation.
AWS Customer Learning Programs
Official AWS service-specific learning programs that award Credly digital badges. These programs help learners deepen knowledge of individual AWS services, products, and solution areas beyond the certification blueprint.
AWS SimuLearn Learning Plan Badges
Official AWS interactive learning plans that validate practical cloud skills using simulated hands-on scenarios. Recommended for learners who want hands-on validation alongside certification preparation.
AWS Builder Center Sandbox
Official free temporary AWS environment for hands-on learning and certification practice.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/aws-builder-center-sandbox/
Practice Exams
Free
Paid
| Provider | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Official Practice Exam | Skill Builder | Subscription (paid tier) required |
| Frank Kane (Udemy) | Udemy Course | Most updated based on community feedback |
| Stephane Maarek & Abhishek Singh (Udemy) | Udemy Course | |
| TutorialsDojo | tutorialsdojo.com | Well-known for quality. Less community feedback available compared to other exams |
| ExamPro (Andrew Brown) | exampro.co | Minimal community feedback |
Avoid Dumps
If someone offers the exact list of AWS questions or guarantees the question bank matches the exam — that is a dump. Using dumps risks a ban. Stick to legitimate sources.
Hands-on Practice
AWS Free Tier
The AWS Free Tier covers Bedrock (free tier model inference), SageMaker (2 months free), and Lambda (1 million requests). Build generative AI applications, agents, and knowledge bases without upfront costs. Set up billing alerts and monitor usage to avoid unexpected charges.
AWS Builder Center Sandbox (Official)
- Official free AWS sandbox environment
- No AWS account billing or credit card required
- Temporary AWS environment for learning and experimentation
- No risk of accidental AWS charges
- Ideal for certification practice, workshops, and learning new AWS services
- Sessions currently last up to 8 hours
- Availability depends on supported Builder Center workshops
Official announcement: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/aws-builder-center-sandbox/
AWS Builder Center Sandbox — more details about the Builder Center Sandbox program.
AWS Skill Builder Labs
Skill Builder offers labs for Bedrock, agents, knowledge bases, and prompt engineering with temporary AWS accounts.
GenAI Services to Practice
- Amazon Bedrock — Experiment with foundation models, create agents with action groups, and build knowledge bases for RAG.
- Bedrock Agents — Build AI agents that execute multi-step tasks using Lambda functions and knowledge bases.
- Bedrock Knowledge Bases — Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with vector stores and S3 data sources.
- Prompt engineering — Practice prompt design, few-shot prompting, and model configuration for different use cases.
- Amazon SageMaker — Fine-tune models and deploy custom generative AI solutions.
- AWS Lambda — Build serverless workflows for AI agent orchestration.
Microcredentials
The Agentic AI Microcredential includes a hands-on assessment covering many AIP curriculum areas. Learn more
Third-Party Platforms
- KodeKloud — AI/ML scenarios covering Bedrock and SageMaker integrations.
Projects & Hands-on — more practice resources and comparison of platforms.
Community Advice
- Hands-on practice matters. Build RAG applications, agents, and guardrails with Bedrock.
- Don't memorize dumps.
- Practice exams identify weak areas; review every wrong answer.
- Read AWS documentation for unfamiliar services.
- The GenAI domain moves fast — stay current with AWS announcements.
Exam Tips
- Sleep well before the exam.
- Read every question carefully.
- Eliminate wrong answers first.
- Flag difficult questions and come back to them.
- Consider exam center over home — the exam is 3 hours long.
FAQ
Is this exam still in Beta? No. The exam is now Generally Available and no longer in Beta.
Do I need AI Practitioner first? No, but AI Practitioner (AIF) covers foundational GenAI concepts that will help. Hands-on experience with Bedrock, SageMaker, and GenAI workflows is strongly recommended.
Which certifications does AIP extend? Passing AIP extends any active (not expired) certification you hold in: - Cloud Practitioner - AI Practitioner - ML Associate - Data Engineer Associate
Can I use the 50% exam benefit? Yes. If you have passed any AWS exam within the last 3 years, the 50% benefit works with AIP. Some have reported booking for ~$75 + taxes.
Do I need hands-on experience? Yes — this is a Professional-level exam. Hands-on experience with Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, Lambda, and GenAI patterns (RAG, agents, guardrails, fine-tuning) is essential.
How fast does the content change? The GenAI domain moves fast. AWS service changes can appear in the exam 3 months after release (compared to 6 months for other exams).
Can I get extra time for English as a second language? Yes — you can get a 30-minute extension if English is not your first language. This must be arranged before booking the exam.
What score should I get on practice exams? There is no magic number. High 80s is good, but the learning from reviewing incorrect answers matters more than the score.
Can I skip a topic if someone said it wasn't on their exam? No. Everyone gets a different exam from a large question pool. Study everything in the exam guide.
Where can I find vouchers? See Vouchers & Discounts.
Can I use ChatGPT / Amazon Q to learn? Use them cautiously — they can give incorrect answers. Always double-check against official AWS docs.